June 21, 2018
Police seize over 2000 pounds of ganja in St Catherine
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The police have reported the seizure of over 2,000 pounds of ganja worth an estimated $10 million during an operation in West Cumberland, Portmore, St Catherine today, a second major bust this week.
Reports are that about 6:30 am a team of officers was conducting operations in the area when a house was searched and the ganja weighing approximately 2,300 pounds – wrapped in several transparent plastic bags was found inside a room.
A motor vehicle which was seen at the premises was also seized.
Police say that a man was also taken into custody and will be interviewed in the presence of his attorney prior to formal charges being laid.
Investigations continue.